All of the Following Are Arguments for Studying Animals in Psychological

question 66

Multiple Choice

All of the following are arguments for studying animals in psychological and medical research except:

• A)It is not necessary to pay attention to the quality of housing of animals as long as they have food and water.
• B)Almost every medical advance in the twentieth century has come from the study of laboratory animals.
• C)It is possible to control the environment and experiences of animals.
• D)Most animals that are used have short life spans,which might be advantageous for developmental studies.

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Definitions:

Genital Stage

The final stage of Freud's psychosexual development where healthy sexual development is characterized by the strong sexual interest in the opposite sex.

Gestalt Psychologists

Psychologists who emphasize that the whole of anything is greater than its parts and are known for their work on perception and problem-solving.

Transactional Analysts

Professionals who study and apply the methods of transactional analysis, a therapeutic approach that examines interactions and communications between people to understand and improve human relationships.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behaviors and the ways in which certain behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment.